M.Micallef 2022 EDP

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Note Vanillée

by Jean-Claude Astier

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M.Micallef Note Vanillée is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2022, created by Jean-Claude Astier. Note Vanillée opens with Citrus and Mandarin, settles into a heart of Jasmine, and dries down to a base of Amber, Sandalwood, Vanilla, and Rum. M.Micallef's Note Vanillée carries a Favourite verdict, a floral-led wear.

Note Vanillée is a divisive beast, with some hailing its boozy vanilla as a sophisticated dream, while others are left reeling from what they perceive as an "old lady" floral mess or even (gasp!) pickle juice. Don't blind buy this one, unless you fancy a gamble.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Sophisticated
  • Warm
  • Cozy
  • Sensual
  • Relaxed
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Note Vanillée Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Mandarin52%
Citrus48%
Heartas listed
Jasmine100%
Baseas listed
Vanilla32%
Rum25%
Amber23%
Sandalwood20%

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its intimate sillage and warm, boozy vanilla character make it ideal for dates and casual evenings. While some find it elegant enough for formal settings, the powdery and sometimes 'vintage' feel might not suit all office environments.

Ingredients and allergens

ALCOHOL DENAT, PERFUME, AQUA, ETHYLHEXYL METHOXYCINNAMATE, ETHYLHEXYL SALICYLATE, BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE, HEXAMETHYLINDANOPYRAN, VANILLIN, TETRAMETHYL ACETYLOCTAHYDRONAPHTHALENES, LINALYL ACETATE, LINALOOL, COUMARIN, POGOSTEMON CABLIN OIL, LIMONENE, CITRUS LIMON OIL/EXTRACT, JUNIPERUS VIRGINIANA OIL, CITRUS AURANTIUM PEEL, BENZYL BENZOATE, ANETHOLE, CITRONELLOL, CINNAMOMUM ZEYLANICUM BARK OIL, ROSE FLOWER OIL/EXTRACT, TERPINEOL, ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE, CINNAMAL, PINENE, EUGENOL, GERANIOL, GERANYL ACETATE, CITRAL

From a shop in the United Kingdom. Boxes sold in other countries can differ.

Named in this list, in standard patch-test panels

Other allergens named in this list

Lists change between batches and markets, so check the box of the bottle you have. "Parfum" covers substances the label does not name, and we highlight only the allergens we could match. If you have a diagnosed allergy, look for the name your clinic gave you on your own packaging.

About

Opens with a bright citrus burst, quickly giving way to a heart of delicate jasmine. The drydown unveils a warm, powdery vanilla, enriched by notes of boozy rum and amber, all grounded by creamy sandalwood. It evolves into a complex and intriguing scent, though its projection is generally subtle.

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Where to buy

Prices for the United States · · checked 8 October

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